"W-What are you trying to do?" Belle sounded a little impatient.Grayson held her tightly, gazing at her without a sound …"Grayson, you—""I like you. Don't you know that?"The two spoke at the same time.Belle's eyes turned as wide as saucers as she looked at Grayson in shock.Grayson was calm. After what had happened yesterday, he felt that he had to confess his feelings for her. If not, he wouldn't be able to live with himself."The words I said to you on Patrick's birthday were real. I meant them."Belle was confused."I said those words on purpose. I didn't say those words for them to hear; I spoke for your ears only."I like you! I want you to be my real wife and the young lady of the Page family. I hope that when people talk about us, they'll all know that my wife's name is Belle and that your husband's name is Grayson."Belle didn't say a word.She stared at Grayson with widened eyes, her heart racing."W-We … We signed a marriage contract.""We didn't.""Huh?"
Passersby were looking on at the side. They didn't seem to know what had happened. They pointed at the scene as they whispered among themselves.Someone was even recording a video with their phone …Frowning, Grayson shouted unhappily at Sam, "Clear the crowd!"With that, he rushed over to Belle.Belle noticed him. For some reason, she subconsciously wanted to hide. Frowning, she said to Margaret, "There's no use even if you get on your knees and beg me."I've told you, I'm not the one who's hiding your daughter. If you want your daughter, talk to Xenia. If you want help, go and ask the police. There's no point in pestering me."With that, she pried Margaret's fingers away and turned to leave.With reddened eyes, Margaret grabbed her. "If you don't return my daughter to me, I'll kill myself!"Belle frowned, ignoring her.She wasn't the one who kidnapped Monica, so she had no way of surrendering the woman. She had already spelled it out, but Margaret refused to give up.If Mar
Tristan turned to look at Sam. Sam was bewildered as well."I have no idea how it happened either. It all happened too fast. When I saw what was happening, Mrs. Waller's knife was already being pulled out of Mr. Page's body."Scott was at the side as well. Frowning, he said, "Did Mrs. Waller stab him on her own? No one helped her?"Sam shook his head. "I'm very sure that Mrs. Waller stabbed him. She was the one holding the dagger, and there were only passersby at the side. No one helped her."Scott frowned, and so did Tristan."Mrs. Waller is so old, and I've never heard of her being skilled at fighting. How did she manage to hurt Grayson? With Grayson's skills, hurting him is an almost impossible task!"Many enemies have hired top assassins to kill him, yet they never succeeded even once. But today, Mrs. Waller stabbed him just like that!"Tristan was worried about Grayson, but he also felt it hard to believe.Robert was listening from the side. He was listening to their discu
After Alfred and Yolanda left, Tristan scooted up to Grayson and said, "No matter how I think about it, it's just too bizarre. What do you mean it was an accident? That's nonsense!"Even if it was an accident, it shouldn't have happened with Mrs. Waller. Say, did you do it on purpose?"Tristan wasn't only Grayson's friend, but he was also a veteran in the relationship aspect. That was why the thought occurred to him.Simon was in the ward as well. When he heard that, he glanced at Tristan in shock and then looked at Grayson.Narrowing his eyes, Grayson glanced at Tristan. He didn't say anything.Tristan's eyes widened."Damn, you're something! Aren't you worried that you might die from overdoing it? Other people would pretend to have a headache or a stomach ache to court women."The most they would do is twist an ankle or break an arm. But what about you? You almost killed yourself! I can't believe how willing you are to get yourself hurt!"Simon was extremely shocked as well.
When Grayson heard that, he didn't dare meet Belle's gaze. The look in Belle's eyes was too innocent. It made him, a man with ulterior motives, feel guilty.Logically speaking, Margaret's attack couldn't have wounded him.It was true that he was trying to protect Belle back then. But he was capable enough to prevent both himself and Belle from getting hurt.But then, he thought about Belle's attitude after he confessed. He subconsciously ran into the blade.If he did that, she wouldn't run away from him anymore …Grayson coughed lightly, wetting his throat. "I'm your husband. You don't have to be so polite around me."When Belle heard his cough, she asked, "Is your throat uncomfortable? Would you like some water?"Grayson nodded. "Yes."Getting up, Belle poured out a cup of water for him. She even kindly took a straw and put it in the cup.Grayson had just had an operation, so he couldn't sit up to drink water for now. He could only use a straw.Belle placed the straw in his
Belle felt that there was a trap in Grayson's words, but he also had a point.She didn't retort. After being stunned for a long time, she said, "Rest and recuperate!"Smiling, Grayson asked, "Are you still going to avoid me?"This morning, she ran out right after changing her clothes. He could see right away that she was avoiding him.Belle moved her hand, but then, Grayson hissed. His face was all scrunched up, and he seemed to be in pain.Belle hastily asked, "What's the matter?"Frowning slightly, Grayson said, "It hurts whenever you move."Belle was bewildered. She hadn't moved him much. She had just wanted to retract her hand. How did that hurt him?But seeing how dreadful his expression was, she didn't dare move recklessly. She could only let him hold her hand.Grayson had achieved his goal, so he asked her again, "You haven't answered me. Are you still going to avoid me?"Pouting, Belle mumbled, "Why would I avoid you? It's not like I did anything wrong. I don't like y
Grayson had just left the operating room, so he was truly sleepy. After all, he received anesthetics during the operation, so he went to sleep soon enough.Belle wanted to take the chance to remove her hand from his grasp. But he still gripped her tightly. Every time she moved her hand, he would frown.Belle was exasperated. She had no choice but to sit quietly by the bed, letting him hold her hand.She looked at Grayson silently. She observed his eyebrows, then his eyes. Then, she looked at his nose and his lips.The more she looked at him, the more handsome he seemed to be.He had nicely shaped eyebrows, and his eyelashes were long. His nose was tall, and his lips were thin … Be it on their own or together, his features were extremely nice-looking.Belle was astonished. How could such a good-looking person exist in this world?And he was even a man!He truly was blessed by the heavens. He wasn't only handsome, but he was also talented at making money.Meanwhile, Robert was s
Robert said simply, "Something came up with the troops, so I'm going back to check things out."As he spoke, he took out a small pendant from his pocket. He handed it to Belle."This is for you."Belle glanced at it. It was made of bronze, and it looked quite noble and exquisite. "What is this?"Robert said, "This will protect you when necessary.""Protect me? Is this a secret weapon?""No, it's a token."When Belle heard that, she understood right away. She could probably command Robert's subordinates with this.She shook her head, trying to return the pendant to Robert. "You should keep it. It's dangerous to be alone outside. I can protect myself in Maltford, so don't worry."Robert said, "I don't need this when I'm outside. Just hold onto it. You can return it to me when I come back.""I …""Just take it." Robert frowned slightly with a serious look on his face.Seeing his insistence, Belle felt like she shouldn't decline. She had no choice but to keep it for now.Rober